Crime in the South End area is down overall, but there have been several recent house breaks in the area, according to the Boston Police Department. Captain Paul M. Ivens of the D-4 district said that crime in 2012 was down compared to 2011, which was down compared to 2010. According to Boston Police statistics, […]
‘Boston’s Finest’ Premieres Wednesday
TNT’s new reality show, “Boston’s Finest,” premieres Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 9 p.m. The unscripted show, which is executive produced by Donnie Wahlberg, follows the men and women of the Boston Police Department, promising “an up-close and very personal look at what it takes to protect and serve one of America’s greatest and most distinctive cities,” […]
Adoption of Zander (and three companion cases) (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-036-13)
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Who Would You Vote For: Menino or Connolly?
At the very least, it’ll be interesting. Boston City Councilor John Connolly threw his hat into the ring Tuesday and announced his candidacy for mayor. Connolly, a city councilor since 2007, has been raising money at an accelerated clip, according to the Globe. That money haul and speculative tweet made this the worst kept […]
Connolly: Would Look to Preserve South End Character, Improve Schools
At-Large Boston City Councilor John Connolly announced on Tueday morning he will run for mayor of Boston this year, regardless of whether or not current Mayor Thomas Menino decides to run. Connolly said he respects Menino and his service to Boston, but noted he thought it’s time for a change in leadership. “I’ve […]
Five Things: Girls Hoops, Food Choices and Global Warming
1. LHS Girls Hoops Host Boston Latin: Lexington High varsity girls basketball team will look to punctuate a successful 2012-2013 campaign with a postseason run and it begins at 7 p.m. tonight, when the Minutemen host Boston Latin in the first round to the MIAA Division 1 North tournament. 2. Today in Public Meetings: […]
Details Shared on Albany Street Dual-Apartment Complex
Despite multiple setbacks on the Albany Street development, the project is moving forward as a dual-residential apartment complex, according to architects who presented the project’s latest plans at the Old Dover Neighborhood Association meeting Tuesday night. The developer of the Albany Street site was first approved in 2010 to build two hotels and a parking lot […]
Things to Know in the South End Today, Feb. 27: Live Music at Darryl’s
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a pretty gross day. It will start out with rain and snow and turn into all rain after 8 a.m. High temperatures will be around 39 degrees. 2. Bass Guitarist at Darryl’s: Bass guitarist Chris Faison, of Soul Fuzion, will perform tonight at 7 p.m. at Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen (604 […]
Authorities Identify Man Found Dead Under I-93 Overpass
State police detectives have tentatively identified the man who was found dead beneath the I-93 overpass in the South End on Monday morning, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Auhorities said the man is believed to be a 43-year-old Roxbury resident. However, police will not release his name until family members have […]
Freddo v. Freddo (Lawyers Weekly No. 11-035-13)
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